The Rockets (35-0) will face the winner of Monday’s Male-Brown match at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the final of the 26th District Tournament at Male.

District champions and runners-up will advance to next week’s regional tournaments. Regional champions will advance to the state tournament set for Oct. 26-28 at Valley High School.

Assumption is the defending state champion and is ranked No. 1 in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com and USA Today. The Rockets won four regular-season tournament titles – Avon (Indiana) Tournament, Louisville Invitational Volleyball Tournament, Durango Fall Classic and Asics Challenge.

Trinity is among four teams from Louisville ranked among the top four in the state, joining No. 2 St. Xavier (17-1-1), No. 3 Ballard (17-2) and No. 4 Collegiate (14-4-2). All four are expected to advance to next week’s Seventh Region Tournament.

Sacred Heart head soccer coach Libbey Smith prepares for the game against Assumption. Smith is in her first year of the job and the Valkyries are tied for 1st place in the state.
September 23, 2018 Special to Courier-Journal by David R. Lutman

Assumption forward Hannah Hennessey gets a slap of encouragement from Assumption head soccer coach Tammy Hailey as Hennessey takes to the field against Sacred Heart.
September 23, 2018 Special to Courier-Journal by David R. Lutman

Sacred Heart forward-midfielder Ashley Durik, left, prepares to slap hands with Sacred Heart forward-midfielder Lauren Payne, right, as the team is introduced before the start of the game.
September 23, 2018 Special to Courier-Journal by David R. Lutman

After Sacred Heart defender-midfielder Allie George, bottom left, and Assumption forward Corinna Soto, top left, collide, George heads for the ground.
September 23, 2018 Special to Courier-Journal by David R. Lutman

Sacred Heart head soccer coach Libbey Smith yells instructions to her team on the field. Smith is in her first year of the job and the Valkyries are tied for 1st place in the state.
September 23, 2018 Special to Courier-Journal by David R. Lutman

Sacred Heart head soccer coach Libbey Smith smiles during the game against Assumption. Smith is in her first year of the job and the Valkyries are tied for 1st place in the state.
September 23, 2018 Special to Courier-Journal by David R. Lutman

Sacred Heart head soccer coach Libbey Smith watches her team attempt a goal. Smith is in her first year of the job and the Valkyries are tied for 1st place in the state.
September 23, 2018 Special to Courier-Journal by David R. Lutman

During halftime, Sacred Heart head soccer coach Libbey Smith talks to her team. Smith is in her first year of the job and the Valkyries are tied for 1st place in the state.
September 23, 2018
Special to Courier-Journal by David R. Lutman

During halftime, Sacred Heart head soccer coach Libbey Smith talks to her team. Smith is in her first year of the job and the Valkyries are tied for 1st place in the state.
September 23, 2018
Special to Courier-Journal by David R. Lutman

Girls soccer

The Valkyries (16-1-1) beat Seneca 15-0 on Aug. 22. Sacred Heart’s only loss this season came to No. 8 Simon Kenton, 2-1, on Sept. 11.

Sacred Heart is one of five teams from Louisville ranked among the top 25 in the state, joining No. 7 Christian Academy, No. 11 Male, No. 12 Manual and No. 13 Assumption. All five are expected to advance to next week’s Seventh Region Tournament.